Our Wedding | Portraits

June 11, 2013

We celebrated our first wedding anniversary this past weekend.  It was the absolute happiest day of my life, and to be honest, last year I didn't share it on the blog.  I won't get into the specific reasons that I chose not to share it, but we'll just say it's because I have to keep a lot of things very private for my own safety and security. However, after spending five days in the very place we got married 365 days ago, I couldn't help but go through every single photo and relive the happiest most cherished moments of my life thus far.  Then I realized that I just have to share it with you.  I want you to experience the joy and love I felt on this day- plus it's wedding season, so I'm sure some of you guys may enjoy a few sappy wedding posts.  It's been a whirlwind year but marriage is such a fantastic journey and I look forward to many more years to come.

My dress is a Justin Alexander gown from Mon Amie bridal salon in Orange County.  You won't believe it, but it's the very first gown I tried on.  I knew it was "the one".  To be honest, the whole planning experience was an absolute dream.  I am told that I was a very easy going bride- we wanted the feel of the wedding to be very relaxed and I feel like that was definitely reflected on the big day.
Keep reading after the break to view a few more pictures of our wedding day!



 

I hope you enjoyed some of our wedding day portraits!  I plan to share two more posts on our wedding day later this week.  The next one will be photos of our wedding colors, ocean ceremony on the sand, and bridal party. The other will feature photos from our ocean view reception!  Thank you so much for reading!

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51 comments:

  1. These pictures are beautiful of your wedding day!

    XO,
    http://sororitygirlintherealworld.blogspot.com/

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  2. Oh I'm so glad you shared these! I love the bow on the back of the dress!

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  3. Aw....these photos are so lovely and adorable. I love the back of your dress! You look amazing :)

    xo Azu

    www.raven-locks.blogspot.com

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  4. These are gorgeous! Love love them. And your dress...oh my gosh.

    Miss you! One hour coffee is not long enough haha.

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  5. Happy anniversary to you and your hubby! you look absolutely stunning and SO happy in these photos! =)

    Maggie
    lovestylehappiness.blogspot.com

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  6. I loved looking at your photographs!! That is super special that you guys revisited the spot that you got married. Jayare and I did that for our first anniversary also! We actually had a picnic at the exact spot. Super special moment! You both look great and your dress is absolutely stunning!! Your photographer did a wonderful job! I can't wait to see the rest of the photos!! I'm glad you decided to share them!

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  7. awww these are so beautiful! I can really sense the love here :D xx

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  8. Oh my gosh, you are the most beautiful bride ever! These are seriously some of the prettiest, happiest wedding photos I've seen. You two look so incredibly in love! :) And I love love LOVE your dress! It's stunning on you! Thanks for sharing! xo.

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  9. Beautiful photos! Your photographer really captured these moments perfectly, and you both look fantastic. I LOVE you dress!!

    Happy anniversary :)

    xoxo Jackie
    somethingaboutthatthing.blogspot.com

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  10. Hi Elle!

    Thanks for swinging by my page! I absolutely adore the photos above. I think its cute that you have sunflowers - they instantly brought a huge simile to my face!

    Take Care!
    Jenn.
    SnappyLemon.com

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  11. I really appreciate you becoming a member of my blog!:) Since I just started, i've been dying to get some followers! On another note, you look absolutely beautiful!! I'll definitely be following your blog as well :)
    - Haley
    http://pearlsandcurlsblog.blogspot.com/

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  12. Your dress is my dream dress! It is so beautiful!

    Also thank you for the sweet comment on my blog!

    -Valerie
    valeriegallerani.blogspot.com

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  13. Beautiful photos...you two look like you're having so much fun in each one!

    xoxo,
    Andrea

    www.andreaeveryday.com

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  14. You were such a stunning bride! I adore your dress and you two are so cute together! Happy anniversary!
    <3
    katsfashionfix.blogspot.com

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  15. What a beautiful bride! You are amazing with this dress! Thanks for your visit and congratulations for your wedding!!!
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  16. You look so beautiful! Congratulations for your wedding.

    Valeria.
    http://myurbanmarket.blogspot.it

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  17. You looked so beautiful. And your photos are great. Happy anniversary!
    Adela x

    Misspinkstyle.net

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  18. Wow, you look absolutely gorgeous! Those photos are really beautiful and I'm so glad you decided to share them. I can't wait to see photos of the ceremony and color scheme. Stunning!

    xo Jenny

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  19. You look so stunning!! I absolutely love these photos!! Happy Anniversary girl!!

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  20. Gorgeous photos!! Love your dress!!

    The Style Storm
    xo, Christina

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  21. Lovely photos! Amazing dress! Love the photo of you and your husband at the beach, so full of love ;)

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  22. Happy Anniversary! You looked absolutely gorgeous :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  23. These are so beautiful!! And they also make me really excited :)
    23 days until I get married!

    Nicole
    settleinn.blogspot.com

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  24. you look beyond gorgeous!!! xo (following you on BL now!) XO

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  25. Hola guapa!!
    Oooohhh impresionante post, me ha encantado.... yo me caso en Octubre!!!
    Besos.
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  26. You look absolutely gorgeous! Happy Anniversary!

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  27. You look gorgeous–I love the big bow on your dress!

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  28. These photos are GORGEOUS Elle! You are the prettiest bride! Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby!

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  29. You look so gorgeous! I love your dress. Happy anniversary!

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

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  30. Gorgeous! Your pictures are fabulous and I adore your dress. We celebrated our anniversary this past weekend too- we've been married three years! Happy anniversary!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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  32. You look spectacular, I am at a loss for words! Of course I'll follow you back dear! Let's stay in touch!
    xoxo
    Coco et La vie en rose
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  33. Beautiful, beautiful photos! Happy Anniversary! I'm in love with the style of your dress...that's exactly what I dream of wearing for my wedding. You two look so in love and you're photographer did a really good job capturing natural moments. I wish you and your hubby a lifetime of happiness!


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  34. SO gorgeous! Your dress is stunning and these pics are beautiful. I love Laguna. I've been in a wedding there (Surf & Sand Hotel) and it was a great backdrop.

    Stopping by via Random Wednesday :)

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  35. First off, these are amazing photos!!! Secondly, I want your dress when I can married. That bow at the back is stunning. You look absolutely stunning!!!! xo

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  36. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and following me! I'm following you now on various social media and to perfectly honest; I simply LOVE your blog and you look like a princess!! So beautiful! Congrats!!

    XOXO

    EK

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  37. A sunflower bouquet! There's something you don't see everyday. I love it!!
    I also love how everyone was just staring at you. Lol. So funny.

    Happy anniversary to you both!!

    -Nathy @ Earnestyle

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  38. SO pretty! I love the bow on the back of your dress! Very "Father of the Bride!" (one of my favorites)!!

    xx,
    Mary
    M.A.S. FASHION

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  39. wow such cute pictures, you two look adorable!
    xx Kate

    The Style Department

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  40. STUNNING dress! I absolutely love the bow detail on the back, and what a beautiful bodice!

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  41. Big wow! Beautifull photos and you :) Amazing dress!!

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  42. Simply amazing photos! So gorgeous and you just look SO HAPPY. This dress is also too stinkin cute

    New Follower :)

    Kallie, But First Coffee Blog OR But First Coffee on Bloglovin

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  43. Oh gosh you are too gorgeous for words! Happy anniversary! Can't wait to see you again! <3

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  44. A relaxed bride definitely = a great day. The pictures are stunning! Thanks for sharing with Wardrobe Wednesday and best of luck with your new marriage journey xo

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  45. GORGEOUS gorgeous gorgeous bride!!!

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  46. Your wedding portrait looks amazing!! I also want to make this type of portrait on my wedding!! Actually my wedding is coming and I have booked DC wedding venues.

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